The distinguished German surname Hilderbran is derived from the German personal name "Hildebrand," which is composed of two elements: "hild," derived from the Old High German "hilja," meaning "fight" or "battle," and "brand," derived from the Old High German "brant," meaning "fire" or "sword."

Hilderbran Early Origins

The surname Hilderbran was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century, the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The Hilderbran family was also seated at Ruckhofen in the Ratisbonne.

Hilderbran Spelling Variations

Hilderbran Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hidlebrand, Hildebrandt, Hildeprand, Hildeprandt, Hiltebrande, Hiltebrand, Hillenbrand and many more.

Hilderbran Early History

Hilderbran Early History

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Hilderbran Early Notables (pre 1700)

Hilderbran Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ann Maria Hildebrand, who came to Baltimore in 1831; Peter Hillenbrand, who arrived in New York in 1854; Andreas Hildebrand, who was living in Philadelphia in 1860.

Contemporary Notables of the name Hilderbran (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Hilderbran (post 1700)

Harvey Hilderbran, American Republican politician, Member of Texas State House of Representatives 53rd District; Elected unopposed 1992; Elected 1994, 1996; Elected unopposed 1998, 2000; Elected 2002; Elected unopposed 2004

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